États-Unis Nfib Indice De L'Optimisme Des Entreprises

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index in the US decreased to 91.2 in August 2024, the lowest in three months, compared to 93.7 in July and forecasts of 93.6. "Historically high inflation remains the top issue for owners as sales expectations plummet and cost pressures increase. Uncertainty among small business owners continues to rise as expectations for future business conditions worsen”, said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. Twenty-four percent of owners reported inflation as their single most important problem in operating their business, down one point from July. The net percent of owners expecting higher real sales volumes fell nine points to a net negative 18%. Also, a net 20% plan to raise compensation in the next three months, up two points from July. The net percent of owners raising average selling prices fell two points to a net 20%.